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Casualties


Description:

Casualties refer to the individuals who are injured, killed, or affected in some way during a particular event, such as a war, accident, or disaster. It includes both military and civilian personnel who suffer harm or loss.

Sense 1 - Noun:

1.1 - A person who is injured or killed in an accident, conflict, or disaster.

Example sentence: The earthquake left hundreds of casualties, with many people requiring immediate medical attention.

Sense 2 - Noun:

2.1 - A person or thing that suffers harm, damage, or loss as a result of a particular action, decision, or situation.

Example sentence: The company's decision to downsize resulted in casualties among the employees, leading to an overall negative impact on morale.

Sense 3 - Noun (Military):

3.1 - Military personnel who are killed, wounded, or missing in action.

Example sentence: The battlefield report indicated high casualties among the infantry, highlighting the intensity of the conflict.

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